Monthly Archives: September 2013

Fish Legal Seeks Judicial Review of Environment Agency

Fish Legal, acting on behalf of its member club the Cropston Angling Association, seeks judicial intervention in a row over water transfers harming Cropston Reservoir Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI). Currently, the Environment Agency does not routinely regulate … Continue reading

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Northumbrian Water Ltd fined £10,000 for Sewage pollution

Northumbrian Water Ltd was fined £10,000 at Newcastle Magistrates yesterday (24 September), for causing sewage pollution to a stretch of the Ouse Burn in Ponteland. Northumbrian Water Ltd, of Abbey Road, Pity Me, County Durham, was also told to pay … Continue reading

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A Lower Thames Fish survey to keep Anglers Smiling

The Environment Agency West Thames Fisheries team have been carrying out surveys along the river Thames, the TAC captured some of the results on the final day at Molesey. Fisheries officer Stuart Keable with a Thames Common Carp The fish … Continue reading

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EU Parliament demands tougher rules to save the European Eel stocks

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The National Anguilla Club calls for no more Eels as bait

With the traditional pike season fast approaching The National Anguilla Club is asking predator anglers to cease using eels as bait, and choose sustainable alternatives instead. The European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) is officially listed BY CITIES (the Convention on International … Continue reading

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National Fishing Month beats all Expectations

This year’s National Fishing Month (NFM) has shattered its 15,000 target, setting new records for the number of people who were introduced to the sport via more than 300 special events throughout the country. When the final figures are tallied, … Continue reading

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Angling Trust Announces fishing pioneer George Stephenson as its new Chairman

​The Angling Trust has appointed fishing pioneer George Stephenson as its new Chairman, with immediate effect. With several decades experience of managing safari and fishing businesses around the world, George Stephenson brings great knowledge, business acumen and an excellent contact … Continue reading

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